The sound of squeezing wood sounded in the city guard's mansion in Haoyi, Zhao State, and immediately attracted the attention of King Zhao Zhao Zhong.

At this moment, King Zhao Zhao Zhong did not have the same high spirits as when he went north. His old figure was haggard, and he could only rely on a long sword in his hand to hold on.

He raised his head with some difficulty. When he saw the person standing in front of him, King Zhao Zhao Zhong's tone was full of powerlessness.

"What's the situation in the city now?"

"The Zhongshan Army dug water to attack the city, and our army suffered heavy losses in food and supplies. Fortunately, the city wall of Haoyi was still strong, and there were no large-scale casualties among the soldiers."

After hearing the report from Young Master Zhen, a touch of relief finally appeared on the originally worried face of King Zhao Zhao Zhong.

But this relaxation didn't last long before bitterness appeared on his face again.

“It’s true that God has not blessed me, the State of Zhao.”

"Now outside the city, Zhongshan's army is watching eagerly, and inside the city is a vast country. Our army can only sit in the isolated city and have no choice."

"God will not bless my country Zhao!"

Just when King Zhao Zhao Zhong was lamenting the fate of the Kingdom of Zhao, the young man beside him immediately said: "Father, I have some good news to tell you."

"What's the matter?"

Young Master Zhen's words immediately filled Zhao Wang Zhao Zhong's heart with confusion. It would be good if there was no bad news coming at this time. How could there be any good news?

"Reporting to my father, according to reports from scouts, the Zhongshan Army beleaguered outside the city seems to have left."

"What!"

Seemingly shocked by the news, King Zhao Zhao Zhong stood up directly.

"Can you say that again."

"The Zhongshan Army outside the city seems to have retreated."

"color!"

After confirming the news from Gong Zizhen, King Zhao Zhong was immediately overjoyed, "God bless our Zhao country, God bless our Zhao country."

"You immediately order people to purge the remaining soldiers, and be sure to exit Haoyi as quickly as possible. The survival of our army depends on this time."

"Here."

After hearing the order from King Zhao Zhong, Gongzi Zhen did not dare to neglect and immediately prepared to carry out the order.

But before he left the room, the hesitant voice of King Zhao Zhao Zhong came from behind him.

"No, no, no..."

After saying something wrong several times, King Zhao Zhao Zhong walked to the map in the room under Young Master Xue's puzzled gaze.

Looking at the map in front of him, King Zhao Zhao Zhong always had a doubt in his heart that could not be solved.

The situation was obviously very good, and we were about to capture Haoyi, so why did we retreat like this?

Could it be that there was some bigger target that caught the attention of the Zhongshan Army?

At this moment, wisps of light suddenly appeared in the old and cloudy eyes of King Zhao Zhao Zhong.

He looked towards the north and shook his head slightly.

The soldiers and horses of the Zhao Kingdom in the north are confronting the Zhongshan garrison. Logically speaking, nothing will happen.

He looked towards the east again and shook his head slowly again.

Judging from the previously obtained information, the Zhongshan Army and the Zhao Army were facing off at the foot of Fuliu City and had already gained some advantages, so there was no need to retreat.

Since it is not the north or the east, the only possibility is the south, specifically the troops from Handan.

Zhao Wang Zhao Zhong was worthy of being a man who had experienced battles for a long time. He immediately guessed what the Zhongshan Army might be targeting.

Immediately, he looked at Young Master Xie in front of him, and the look in his eyes was as sharp as an eagle's.

"Tell me, are there any military reports coming from the direction of Handan?"

"Father...King..."

When Prince Gui heard Zhao Wang Zhao Zhong ask about the Handan military report, his expression immediately became a little panicked.

It wasn't until he saw King Zhao Zhao Zhong's eyes getting sharper that Young Master Zhen slowly mentioned, "For the record, father, there have been no military reports coming from the direction of Handan in recent days."

"only……"

"Just what? Say it quickly!" Zhao Wang Zhao Zhong saw Young Master Zhen hesitant and shouted loudly.

"It's just that after our army retreated to Haoyi, I sent elite troops to Handan to ask for help. However, no military report was sent back, so I..."

"You are confused! Why don't you report this kind of thing?"

Looking at his son who was lowering his head lower and lower in front of him, King Zhao Zhao Zhong was filled with anger and said, "The prince is the son of a widower. Your brother, don't you know what kind of character he is?"

"He knows that we are encountering difficulties and will definitely send troops to rescue without hesitation. Maybe reinforcements are already on the way."

While speaking, King Zhao Zhao Zhong's eyes returned to the map again, "Yes, yes, it must be."

At this moment, King Zhao Zhao Zhong immediately understood the urgency of the matter, and he immediately ordered to Young Master Xie: "If you don't hurry up and purge the soldiers, I'm afraid it will be too late."

"Follow orders."

Just as Gong Zijue walked out of the room quickly, what King Zhao Zhao Zhong didn't notice was that there was a hint of jealousy in the other party's eyes.

…

Just as King Zhao Zhong was purging the remaining soldiers in Haoyi City, he was preparing to go south to meet the reinforcements of Prince Zhao Yu.

Prince Zhao Yu, who was the target of the response, was also ordering the army to move north quickly.

"Hurry up……"

Standing on the chariot, looking at the groups of soldiers passing by, Prince Zhao Yu's face was full of anxiety at this moment.

Several days have passed since the Huaishui attack on Haoyi from the north, and no one knows how long the Zhao army can last under the Zhongshan Army's offensive.

The earlier this army under his command arrives, the earlier King Zhao Zhong and the Zhao army in Haoyi City will be able to escape from danger.

Time waits for no one, so we can only move forward faster.

Just as Prince Zhao Yu was thinking, a chariot approached his chariot.

"Prince, Prince, Prince..."

"The prince can't do this anymore. If the army is marching at this speed, it may be difficult to guarantee its combat effectiveness."

"Once our army encounters the Zhongshan Army, I'm afraid..."

Before the deputy general finished speaking, he was interrupted by Prince Zhao Yu.

"No need to say any more, the Zhongshan Army is far away in Haoyi, how about..."

Similarly, before Prince Zhao Yu finished speaking, a fast horse galloped not far away.

"Prince..."

"Reporting to the crown prince, the scouts reported that the main force of the Zhongshan Kingdom's army appeared in front of our army."

"What!"

Horror arose in Prince Zhao Yu's heart, and he immediately realized that something was wrong.

But at this moment, Prince Zhao Yu noticed it too late. The Zhongshan Army, which had been waiting for Zhao Jun for a long time, was already ready for war.

A moment later, under the solemn gaze of Prince Zhao Yu, small black shadows suddenly appeared on the horizon in the distance.

Gradually, the dark shadows grew larger and clearer, and finally Prince Zhao Yu could clearly see the flags flying in the opponent's army.

"Zhongshan".

Woo...

The long horn sounded across the land, breaking the peace of the land, and war was just around the corner.
Chapter completed!